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Search Term(s): Albizia julibrissin   (1 record found)

FABACEAE
Bean Family
Albizia julibrissin  (silktree)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Albizia: named for Filipo del Albizzi, who introduced the plant into cultivation; julibrissin: meaning unknown
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Perennial Tree
Phenology (Flowering Period)
September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Cultivated and escaping to suburban woodlots, clearings and edges
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
Yes
Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Asia
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Parts used: Bark and flowers. Internally used as tea or tincture to relieve depression, anxiety, insomnia, impaired memory, PMS mood swings, and irritability. Used topically for pain, swelling, trauma injuries, bruises, sprains, low back pain, and fractures.
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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